Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the establishment a National Ice Action Strategy to tackle the growing scourge of ice (crystal methamphetamine). The first step in developing a National Ice Action Strategy will be the establishment of a National Ice Taskforce. Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash and Minister for Justice Michael Keenan…
DetailsOur tax system was built in the 1950s and it is time that we have a discussion as a nation about what changes should be introduced to make sure that we can keep up with the times. Globalisation and the digital economy have transformed the way that we do business. Our reliance on income tax…
DetailsOur tax system was built in the 1950s and it is time that we have a discussion as a nation about what changes should be introduced to make sure that we can keep up with the times. Globalisation and the digital economy have transformed the way that we do business. Our reliance on income tax…
DetailsSport plays an important part in the lives of Australians and being active is an essential part of leading a healthy lifestyle. The Australian Government currently spends about $100 million a year on various initiatives to encourage participation in sports. The sports sector also generates nearly $13 billion in income every year and employs more…
DetailsSport plays an important part in the lives of Australians and being active is an essential part of leading a healthy lifestyle. The Australian Government currently spends about $100 million a year on various initiatives to encourage participation in sports. The sports sector also generates nearly $13 billion in income every year and employs more…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, has welcomed the announcement the Specialist Training Programme and the Emergency Medicine Programme would have their funding extended for 2016. Mr Coulton said the Abbott Government would contribute over $150 million to the two programmes that have proven records in the successful training of the next generation of medical…
DetailsExpressions of Interest are being sought from business and community leaders to join Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees in New South Wales. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said that RDA committees are part of a national network, made up of local leaders who assist in the economic development of their region, volunteering their time…
DetailsThe Coalition is carrying through on our commitment to reduce red tape and compliance burden for business and industry. The issue of red tape is one that I have dealt with myself as a farmer and it is a subject that is frequently brought to my attention throughout the Electorate. The Federal Government has committed…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said pensioners in regional New South Wales are $51.80 per fortnight better off for singles and $78 per fortnight for couples since the Coalition Government was elected following a further rise in the age pension. Mr Coulton said: “Age pensioners deserve our support and once again the age pension…
DetailsThe Australian Government continues to invest in regional infrastructure with the opening of the Peak Skate Park project today in Cobar, New South Wales. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said it was great to see local residents gathered today for the opening and that providing such facilities encourages skaters to move off the roads,…
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